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‘We can no longer sustain Band-Aid solutions’: watchdog calls for urgent changes to federal procurement

  • The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We can no longer sustain Band-Aid solutions’: watchdog calls for urgent changes to federal procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
  • The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.

‘We can no longer sustain Band-Aid solutions’: watchdog calls for urgent changes to federal procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
  • The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
Minister Chrystia Freeland is taking part in a high-profile meeting on internal trade in Quebec City today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.
Minister Chrystia Freeland is taking part in a high-profile meeting on internal trade in Quebec City today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships

  • BC Ferries announced in June plans to purchase four ships built by a Chinese state-owned company, with help from a Canada Infrastructure Bank loan.
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 7, 2025
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson have been called to testify before the House Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships

News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 7, 2025
  • BC Ferries announced in June plans to purchase four ships built by a Chinese state-owned company, with help from a Canada Infrastructure Bank loan.

House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships

News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 7, 2025
  • BC Ferries announced in June plans to purchase four ships built by a Chinese state-owned company, with help from a Canada Infrastructure Bank loan.
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson have been called to testify before the House Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. First Nations cannot be the only group held back by outdated legislation, and an unaccountable bureaucracy, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. First Nations cannot be the only group held back by outdated legislation, and an unaccountable bureaucracy, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What good is a social safety net that doesn’t catch you?

  • The government should rebuild the Canada Disability Benefit to uphold human rights.
Opinion | BY AMANDA THERRIEN | July 7, 2025
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. The messaging from the federal government regarding the Canada Disability Benefit’s intended purpose has been inconsistent, writes Amanda Therrien. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What good is a social safety net that doesn’t catch you?

Opinion | BY AMANDA THERRIEN | July 7, 2025
  • The government should rebuild the Canada Disability Benefit to uphold human rights.

What good is a social safety net that doesn’t catch you?

Opinion | BY AMANDA THERRIEN | July 7, 2025
  • The government should rebuild the Canada Disability Benefit to uphold human rights.
Patty Hajdu
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. The messaging from the federal government regarding the Canada Disability Benefit’s intended purpose has been inconsistent, writes Amanda Therrien. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

  • Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

  • The government needs to have a 'national conversation' about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5's criteria, says Anna Johnston, a
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Canada-United States Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a June 26 press release that the One Canadian Economy Act 'will help attract investment in big nation-building projects that create good-paying jobs, connect our country, and ultimately reduce our reliance on the United States.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • The government needs to have a 'national conversation' about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5's criteria, says Anna Johnston, a

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • The government needs to have a 'national conversation' about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5's criteria, says Anna Johnston, a
Canada-United States Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a June 26 press release that the One Canadian Economy Act 'will help attract investment in big nation-building projects that create good-paying jobs, connect our country, and ultimately reduce our reliance on the United States.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Backing down on DST is understandable, but doing so on supply management would be another story

  • Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, cannot afford to give into American demands on supply management, writes Sheila Copps. The long-standing Canadian policy already has the support of the Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, centre, and the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Backing down on DST is understandable, but doing so on supply management would be another story

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 7, 2025
  • Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.

Backing down on DST is understandable, but doing so on supply management would be another story

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 7, 2025
  • Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, cannot afford to give into American demands on supply management, writes Sheila Copps. The long-standing Canadian policy already has the support of the Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, centre, and the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life
Opinion | July 7, 2025
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Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life

Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life
typewriter
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Unpleasant truths about nuclear energy regulator not misinformation: letter writer

  • Re: “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation is not: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 23, 2025). Jeremy
Opinion | July 7, 2025
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typewriter
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Unpleasant truths about nuclear energy regulator not misinformation: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation is not: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 23, 2025). Jeremy

Unpleasant truths about nuclear energy regulator not misinformation: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation is not: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 23, 2025). Jeremy
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Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as

Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Major projects beget major challenges

  • Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Major projects beget major challenges

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
  • Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest

Major projects beget major challenges

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
  • Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Macdonald-Laurier Institute to host talk on AI policy in Canada on July 7: ‘A unique path between the EU and U.S.’

  • SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,
Painted woman
Painted woman
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is hosting a webinar: 'AI Policy in Canada: A Unique Path Between the EU and U.S.,' exploring key legislative developments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and their implications for innovation, privacy, equity, and global competitiveness. Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m. ET happening online. Register via Eventbrite. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Macdonald-Laurier Institute to host talk on AI policy in Canada on July 7: ‘A unique path between the EU and U.S.’

  • SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,

Macdonald-Laurier Institute to host talk on AI policy in Canada on July 7: ‘A unique path between the EU and U.S.’

  • SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,
Painted woman
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is hosting a webinar: 'AI Policy in Canada: A Unique Path Between the EU and U.S.,' exploring key legislative developments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and their implications for innovation, privacy, equity, and global competitiveness. Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m. ET happening online. Register via Eventbrite. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will appear at the Laurier Club Stampede reception in Calgary on July 5. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will appear at the Laurier Club Stampede reception in Calgary on July 5. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Digital services tax retreat risks showing ‘Canada will fold’ in Trump trade talks, warn experts

  • The DST has long been a sticking point in Canada-U.S. relations, after the Liberals tried to close what they saw as a loophole for
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 3, 2025
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. Carney has defended eliminating the DST, saying negotiations had restarted with the U.S. as of June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Digital services tax retreat risks showing ‘Canada will fold’ in Trump trade talks, warn experts

News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 3, 2025
  • The DST has long been a sticking point in Canada-U.S. relations, after the Liberals tried to close what they saw as a loophole for

Digital services tax retreat risks showing ‘Canada will fold’ in Trump trade talks, warn experts

News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 3, 2025
  • The DST has long been a sticking point in Canada-U.S. relations, after the Liberals tried to close what they saw as a loophole for
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. Carney has defended eliminating the DST, saying negotiations had restarted with the U.S. as of June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Homebuilding is ready for its tech makeover

  • This can help our national housing crisis and scale Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector, positioning our technology firms to compete in global markets.
Opinion | BY JAYSON MYERS | July 3, 2025
Gregor Robertson, a first-time MP and a former mayor of Vancouver, B.C., is now tasked with working on solutions to Canada's housing crisis as minister in charge of the file. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Homebuilding is ready for its tech makeover

Opinion | BY JAYSON MYERS | July 3, 2025
  • This can help our national housing crisis and scale Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector, positioning our technology firms to compete in global markets.

Homebuilding is ready for its tech makeover

Opinion | BY JAYSON MYERS | July 3, 2025
  • This can help our national housing crisis and scale Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector, positioning our technology firms to compete in global markets.
Gregor Robertson, a first-time MP and a former mayor of Vancouver, B.C., is now tasked with working on solutions to Canada's housing crisis as minister in charge of the file. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House and Senate steering committee members named

  • All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
Former Liberal cabinet ministers Marc Miller, clockwise from top left, Karina Gould, and Ahmed Hussen are all chairing House committees, as is Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Red Chamber chairs include Pierre Dalphond (PSG), Rob Black (CSG), Michael MacDonald (CPC), and Hassan Yussuff (ISG). The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright

House and Senate steering committee members named

List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
  • All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.

House and Senate steering committee members named

List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
  • All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.
Former Liberal cabinet ministers Marc Miller, clockwise from top left, Karina Gould, and Ahmed Hussen are all chairing House committees, as is Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Red Chamber chairs include Pierre Dalphond (PSG), Rob Black (CSG), Michael MacDonald (CPC), and Hassan Yussuff (ISG). The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright

Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world

  • Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 3, 2025
The key fact in any discussion about climate refugees is that the tropical countries—like the South Pacific island of Tuvalu—will be hit sooner and harder than those closer to the poles, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 3, 2025
  • Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles

Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 3, 2025
  • Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles
The key fact in any discussion about climate refugees is that the tropical countries—like the South Pacific island of Tuvalu—will be hit sooner and harder than those closer to the poles, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Under pressure

  • Plus, digging into Finance Canada’s plan for 2025-26.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Under pressure

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
  • Plus, digging into Finance Canada’s plan for 2025-26.

Under pressure

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
  • Plus, digging into Finance Canada’s plan for 2025-26.
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

  • Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 3, 2025
The Senators who sit on the Canadian Pride Caucus are Duncan Wilson, top left, Kristopher Wells, Kim Pate, René Cormier, bottom left, Marnie McBean, and Martine Hébert. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of the Senate of Canada

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 3, 2025
  • Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 3, 2025
  • Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
The Senators who sit on the Canadian Pride Caucus are Duncan Wilson, top left, Kristopher Wells, Kim Pate, René Cormier, bottom left, Marnie McBean, and Martine Hébert. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of the Senate of Canada

Connecting regional electricity grids should be Canada’s top nation-building project

  • Canada’s provincial electricity systems are impressive but to make the country an energy superpower, they must be linked together.
Opinion | BY PETER NICHOLSON, RICK SMITH | July 2, 2025
Before turning to politics, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was chair of Hydro One Limited, which is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Connecting regional electricity grids should be Canada’s top nation-building project

Opinion | BY PETER NICHOLSON, RICK SMITH | July 2, 2025
  • Canada’s provincial electricity systems are impressive but to make the country an energy superpower, they must be linked together.

Connecting regional electricity grids should be Canada’s top nation-building project

Opinion | BY PETER NICHOLSON, RICK SMITH | July 2, 2025
  • Canada’s provincial electricity systems are impressive but to make the country an energy superpower, they must be linked together.
Before turning to politics, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was chair of Hydro One Limited, which is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Thousands come out to celebrate Canada Day

  • The Hill Times
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | July 2, 2025
Canadian Heritage estimated that 58,000 people came through LeBreton Flats on Canada Day, and 8,000 visited LeBreton Flats for the noon show. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Thousands come out to celebrate Canada Day

FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | July 2, 2025
  • The Hill Times

Thousands come out to celebrate Canada Day

FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | July 2, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Canadian Heritage estimated that 58,000 people came through LeBreton Flats on Canada Day, and 8,000 visited LeBreton Flats for the noon show. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims

  • Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 2, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty is being given a large injection of funds to right the ship in his department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 2, 2025
  • Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'

New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 2, 2025
  • Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'
Defence Minister David McGuinty is being given a large injection of funds to right the ship in his department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talks with Trump 

  • The Liberal government has not tabled a notice of intent for trade negotiations with the U.S., nor a notice of its objectives, seemingly breaking
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc have been tight lipped over what they hope to gain out of a trade deal with the Trump administration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talks with Trump 

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025
  • The Liberal government has not tabled a notice of intent for trade negotiations with the U.S., nor a notice of its objectives, seemingly breaking

‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talks with Trump 

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025
  • The Liberal government has not tabled a notice of intent for trade negotiations with the U.S., nor a notice of its objectives, seemingly breaking
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc have been tight lipped over what they hope to gain out of a trade deal with the Trump administration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ecuador: from chaos to sustained growth

  • Challenges remain, but Ecuador has crossed a threshold. It no longer tolerates excuses. It is no longer waiting for rescue. It is rebuilding from
Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, welcomes President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Azin to Parliament Hill on March 5, 2024. Noboa, now in his second term, is focused on transformation, writes Ambassador Esteban Crespo Polo. This includes a focus on making Ecuador more globally connected and strengthening institutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ecuador: from chaos to sustained growth

Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
  • Challenges remain, but Ecuador has crossed a threshold. It no longer tolerates excuses. It is no longer waiting for rescue. It is rebuilding from

Ecuador: from chaos to sustained growth

Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
  • Challenges remain, but Ecuador has crossed a threshold. It no longer tolerates excuses. It is no longer waiting for rescue. It is rebuilding from
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, welcomes President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Azin to Parliament Hill on March 5, 2024. Noboa, now in his second term, is focused on transformation, writes Ambassador Esteban Crespo Polo. This includes a focus on making Ecuador more globally connected and strengthening institutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Committee report on vaccine equity calls for immediate review of Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime

  • The federal government should move quickly to consult Canadians on the rules surrounding when generic drug makers can manufacture and send patented medicines to
FeatureBY IAN CAMPBELL | October 26, 2022
Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi, left, Conservative MP Garnett Genuis, and NDP MP Heather McPherson, members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, tabled reports and opinions on Oct. 25 related the committee's study on vaccine equity and intellectual property. Photograph courtesy of Ali Ehsassi, The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, and Hill Times file photograph

Committee report on vaccine equity calls for immediate review of Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime

FeatureBY IAN CAMPBELL | October 26, 2022
  • The federal government should move quickly to consult Canadians on the rules surrounding when generic drug makers can manufacture and send patented medicines to

Committee report on vaccine equity calls for immediate review of Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime

FeatureBY IAN CAMPBELL | October 26, 2022
  • The federal government should move quickly to consult Canadians on the rules surrounding when generic drug makers can manufacture and send patented medicines to
Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi, left, Conservative MP Garnett Genuis, and NDP MP Heather McPherson, members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, tabled reports and opinions on Oct. 25 related the committee's study on vaccine equity and intellectual property. Photograph courtesy of Ali Ehsassi, The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, and Hill Times file photograph

Protecting Canadians through the protection of the infrastructure they rely on

  • Threats to Canadians from malicious cyberactivity are greater than ever. State and non-state actors with nefarious intentions are seeking to take advantage of our
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP PAM DAMOFF | October 26, 2022
The proposed Bill C-26 emphasizes the government’s commitment to increasing Canada’s cybersecurity posture and can also serve as a model for provinces, territories, and municipalities to help secure critical infrastructure outside federal jurisdiction, writes Pam Damoff. Unsplash photograph by Matthew Henry

Protecting Canadians through the protection of the infrastructure they rely on

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP PAM DAMOFF | October 26, 2022
  • Threats to Canadians from malicious cyberactivity are greater than ever. State and non-state actors with nefarious intentions are seeking to take advantage of our

Protecting Canadians through the protection of the infrastructure they rely on

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP PAM DAMOFF | October 26, 2022
  • Threats to Canadians from malicious cyberactivity are greater than ever. State and non-state actors with nefarious intentions are seeking to take advantage of our
The proposed Bill C-26 emphasizes the government’s commitment to increasing Canada’s cybersecurity posture and can also serve as a model for provinces, territories, and municipalities to help secure critical infrastructure outside federal jurisdiction, writes Pam Damoff. Unsplash photograph by Matthew Henry

Here’s how Canada can prepare for Russia-backed cyberattacks

  • It’s easy to focus on technological vulnerabilities, but, all too often, human beings are the weakest link in an organization's cybersecurity defences.
Opinion | BY BYRON HOLLAND | October 26, 2022
While Russian hackers use new tactics to wreak havoc abroad, here in Canada, old vulnerabilities lie dormant in some of our most important networks, writes Byron Holland. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Here’s how Canada can prepare for Russia-backed cyberattacks

Opinion | BY BYRON HOLLAND | October 26, 2022
  • It’s easy to focus on technological vulnerabilities, but, all too often, human beings are the weakest link in an organization's cybersecurity defences.

Here’s how Canada can prepare for Russia-backed cyberattacks

Opinion | BY BYRON HOLLAND | October 26, 2022
  • It’s easy to focus on technological vulnerabilities, but, all too often, human beings are the weakest link in an organization's cybersecurity defences.
While Russian hackers use new tactics to wreak havoc abroad, here in Canada, old vulnerabilities lie dormant in some of our most important networks, writes Byron Holland. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

An ominous signal to Putin from the Republicans’ Russia apologists

  • OTTAWA—Of all the horrific developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine—a seemingly endless list—one of the most appalling is the unwillingness of Republicans in
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 26, 2022
Some experts believe former U.S. president Donald Trump, left, opened the door for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expanded war against Ukraine by weakening by weakening U.S. democracy and turning Ukraine’s future into a divisive political issue, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

An ominous signal to Putin from the Republicans’ Russia apologists

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 26, 2022
  • OTTAWA—Of all the horrific developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine—a seemingly endless list—one of the most appalling is the unwillingness of Republicans in

An ominous signal to Putin from the Republicans’ Russia apologists

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 26, 2022
  • OTTAWA—Of all the horrific developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine—a seemingly endless list—one of the most appalling is the unwillingness of Republicans in
Some experts believe former U.S. president Donald Trump, left, opened the door for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expanded war against Ukraine by weakening by weakening U.S. democracy and turning Ukraine’s future into a divisive political issue, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Lone Haitian-born MP backs a Canadian-supported foreign intervention to meet Port-au-Prince appeal

  • Following a Haitian government call for a multinational force to quell a combination of worsening crises, the sole Haitian-born member of the House of
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 26, 2022
Liberal MP Emmanuel Dubourg, right, says he has been in contact with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, regarding the situation in Haiti. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Lone Haitian-born MP backs a Canadian-supported foreign intervention to meet Port-au-Prince appeal

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 26, 2022
  • Following a Haitian government call for a multinational force to quell a combination of worsening crises, the sole Haitian-born member of the House of

Lone Haitian-born MP backs a Canadian-supported foreign intervention to meet Port-au-Prince appeal

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 26, 2022
  • Following a Haitian government call for a multinational force to quell a combination of worsening crises, the sole Haitian-born member of the House of
Liberal MP Emmanuel Dubourg, right, says he has been in contact with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, regarding the situation in Haiti. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Wilkinson talks nuclear power in Washington

  • Good Wednesday morning, If people drive the news, as most journalists will tell you they do, then numbers often give them something to talk
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2022
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is attending a conference in Washington put on by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Wilkinson talks nuclear power in Washington

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2022
  • Good Wednesday morning, If people drive the news, as most journalists will tell you they do, then numbers often give them something to talk

Politics This Morning: Wilkinson talks nuclear power in Washington

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2022
  • Good Wednesday morning, If people drive the news, as most journalists will tell you they do, then numbers often give them something to talk
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is attending a conference in Washington put on by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Credit card fees an excuse to jack up prices: B.C. letter writer

  • Some businesses are now trying to use charge card fees, which have been in place for 50 years, as a reason to jack up
Opinion | October 26, 2022

Credit card fees an excuse to jack up prices: B.C. letter writer

Opinion | October 26, 2022
  • Some businesses are now trying to use charge card fees, which have been in place for 50 years, as a reason to jack up

Credit card fees an excuse to jack up prices: B.C. letter writer

Opinion | October 26, 2022
  • Some businesses are now trying to use charge card fees, which have been in place for 50 years, as a reason to jack up

‘No consensus’: some Senators urge return of hybrid option in Red Chamber

  • Senate group leaders say there’s “no consensus” on restoring hybrid proceedings in the Red Chamber, in part citing the constraint on work that came
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 25, 2022
Non-affiliated Senator Mary Jane McCallum, left, and ISG Senator Colin Deacon want to see hybrid proceedings return as an option in the Red Chamber. The Senate's previous hybrid agreement expired on June 30, and group leaders say there's been 'no consensus' on renewal. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of SenVu

‘No consensus’: some Senators urge return of hybrid option in Red Chamber

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 25, 2022
  • Senate group leaders say there’s “no consensus” on restoring hybrid proceedings in the Red Chamber, in part citing the constraint on work that came

‘No consensus’: some Senators urge return of hybrid option in Red Chamber

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 25, 2022
  • Senate group leaders say there’s “no consensus” on restoring hybrid proceedings in the Red Chamber, in part citing the constraint on work that came
Non-affiliated Senator Mary Jane McCallum, left, and ISG Senator Colin Deacon want to see hybrid proceedings return as an option in the Red Chamber. The Senate's previous hybrid agreement expired on June 30, and group leaders say there's been 'no consensus' on renewal. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of SenVu

Politics This Morning: Eyre talks the future of the CAF

  • Good Tuesday morning, The precarious state of Canada’s military has been making more headlines than usual of late, neatly setting the stage for the
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 25, 2022
Canada's top general, Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre, will discuss the future of the Armed Forces at a conference in Ottawa this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Eyre talks the future of the CAF

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 25, 2022
  • Good Tuesday morning, The precarious state of Canada’s military has been making more headlines than usual of late, neatly setting the stage for the

Politics This Morning: Eyre talks the future of the CAF

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 25, 2022
  • Good Tuesday morning, The precarious state of Canada’s military has been making more headlines than usual of late, neatly setting the stage for the
Canada's top general, Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre, will discuss the future of the Armed Forces at a conference in Ottawa this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s interim police chief spars with OPP lawyer at emergency commission over intelligence reports

  • The Ottawa Police Service spent another day in the crosshairs of the Public Order Emergency Commission for how it planned, or failed to plan,
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 24, 2022
Ottawa Police Service Interim Chief Steve Bell appears as a witness before the Public Order Emergency Commission at Library and Archives Canada on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s interim police chief spars with OPP lawyer at emergency commission over intelligence reports

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 24, 2022
  • The Ottawa Police Service spent another day in the crosshairs of the Public Order Emergency Commission for how it planned, or failed to plan,

Ottawa’s interim police chief spars with OPP lawyer at emergency commission over intelligence reports

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 24, 2022
  • The Ottawa Police Service spent another day in the crosshairs of the Public Order Emergency Commission for how it planned, or failed to plan,
Ottawa Police Service Interim Chief Steve Bell appears as a witness before the Public Order Emergency Commission at Library and Archives Canada on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military leadership not making the strongest case for more munitions

  • For decades, the fearmongering NATO pundits all warned us of Russia’s incredible martial power, but we now realize that the Russian military capability was
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 24, 2022
Chief of the defence staff General Wayne Eyre’s argument is that the current Russia versus Ukraine conflict provides the catalyst for boosting military equipment production, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military leadership not making the strongest case for more munitions

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 24, 2022
  • For decades, the fearmongering NATO pundits all warned us of Russia’s incredible martial power, but we now realize that the Russian military capability was

Military leadership not making the strongest case for more munitions

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | October 24, 2022
  • For decades, the fearmongering NATO pundits all warned us of Russia’s incredible martial power, but we now realize that the Russian military capability was
Chief of the defence staff General Wayne Eyre’s argument is that the current Russia versus Ukraine conflict provides the catalyst for boosting military equipment production, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors Minister Kamal Khera names a new chief of staff

  • Seniors Minister Kamal Khera has a new chief of staff, Lindsay Hunter, following Jude Welch’s departure from the role at the end of September.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2022
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera, at a March 22 health care announcement at the University of Ottawa, has a new chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Seniors Minister Kamal Khera names a new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2022
  • Seniors Minister Kamal Khera has a new chief of staff, Lindsay Hunter, following Jude Welch’s departure from the role at the end of September.

Seniors Minister Kamal Khera names a new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2022
  • Seniors Minister Kamal Khera has a new chief of staff, Lindsay Hunter, following Jude Welch’s departure from the role at the end of September.
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera, at a March 22 health care announcement at the University of Ottawa, has a new chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

All the options are bad in Iran

  • LONDON, U.K.—“Death to [fill in the blank]!” has been the slogan of choice chanted by Iranian protesters since the glory days of the Islamic
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 24, 2022
Protesters gather in Melbourne, Australia, for a rally in solidarity with the Iranian protests, on Sept. 29. The most popular chant of the young men and women who are now going to the streets all over Iran is 'Women! Life! Freedom!' writes Gwynne Dyer. Flickr photograph by Matt Hrkac

All the options are bad in Iran

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 24, 2022
  • LONDON, U.K.—“Death to [fill in the blank]!” has been the slogan of choice chanted by Iranian protesters since the glory days of the Islamic

All the options are bad in Iran

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 24, 2022
  • LONDON, U.K.—“Death to [fill in the blank]!” has been the slogan of choice chanted by Iranian protesters since the glory days of the Islamic
Protesters gather in Melbourne, Australia, for a rally in solidarity with the Iranian protests, on Sept. 29. The most popular chant of the young men and women who are now going to the streets all over Iran is 'Women! Life! Freedom!' writes Gwynne Dyer. Flickr photograph by Matt Hrkac

Liberal-NDP deal should weather Conservative attacks to keep boosting public health

  • As the Conservatives’ support climbs, so might the Liberals’ desire to avoid a potential election. This provides leverage to the NDP for it to
Opinion | BY STEVEN STAPLES | October 24, 2022
While the political dynamic can change rapidly, for the moment there is a good prospect of continued co-operation between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau well into 2023 to expand and strengthen public health care, writes Steven Staples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal-NDP deal should weather Conservative attacks to keep boosting public health

Opinion | BY STEVEN STAPLES | October 24, 2022
  • As the Conservatives’ support climbs, so might the Liberals’ desire to avoid a potential election. This provides leverage to the NDP for it to

Liberal-NDP deal should weather Conservative attacks to keep boosting public health

Opinion | BY STEVEN STAPLES | October 24, 2022
  • As the Conservatives’ support climbs, so might the Liberals’ desire to avoid a potential election. This provides leverage to the NDP for it to
While the political dynamic can change rapidly, for the moment there is a good prospect of continued co-operation between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau well into 2023 to expand and strengthen public health care, writes Steven Staples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Using LNG for shipping will hurt the Arctic, not help it

  • Last month, a new study came out touting the benefits of using liquefied natural gas—more commonly known as LNG—as a fuel for shipping in
Opinion | BY ERIN ABOU-ABSSI | October 24, 2022
There’s no question that shipping emissions are a huge and growing problem, accounting for roughly three per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, but LNG is not the answer, writes Erin Abou-Abssi. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Axel Drainville

Using LNG for shipping will hurt the Arctic, not help it

Opinion | BY ERIN ABOU-ABSSI | October 24, 2022
  • Last month, a new study came out touting the benefits of using liquefied natural gas—more commonly known as LNG—as a fuel for shipping in

Using LNG for shipping will hurt the Arctic, not help it

Opinion | BY ERIN ABOU-ABSSI | October 24, 2022
  • Last month, a new study came out touting the benefits of using liquefied natural gas—more commonly known as LNG—as a fuel for shipping in
There’s no question that shipping emissions are a huge and growing problem, accounting for roughly three per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, but LNG is not the answer, writes Erin Abou-Abssi. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Axel Drainville

‘It’s not easy work’: Yasir Naqvi on how to get things done with government

  • Yasir Naqvi is a relatively recent addition to the House of Commons, having taken the seat for Ottawa Centre just last year. But navigating
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2022
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi has been helping Ottawa businesspeople to push the federal and municipal governments to 'revitalize' Ottawa's downtown. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

‘It’s not easy work’: Yasir Naqvi on how to get things done with government

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2022
  • Yasir Naqvi is a relatively recent addition to the House of Commons, having taken the seat for Ottawa Centre just last year. But navigating

‘It’s not easy work’: Yasir Naqvi on how to get things done with government

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2022
  • Yasir Naqvi is a relatively recent addition to the House of Commons, having taken the seat for Ottawa Centre just last year. But navigating
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi has been helping Ottawa businesspeople to push the federal and municipal governments to 'revitalize' Ottawa's downtown. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Photo of the Day

Steve Bell, Ottawa’s interim police chief, appears as a witness before the Public Emergency Order Commission on Oct. 24, 2022, to provide testimony about “Freedom Convoy” protests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day

Steve Bell, Ottawa’s interim police chief, appears as a witness before the Public Emergency Order Commission on Oct. 24, 2022, to provide testimony about “Freedom Convoy” protests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa heads to the polls

  • MONDAY, OCT. 24 Ontario Municipal Elections—On Oct. 24, 2022, Ontario voters will vote in municipalities across the province. Nukik Corporation Parliamentary Reception—Inuit-owned major infrastructure
News | October 24, 2022
Catherine McKenney, former city councillor for Ottawa's Somerset Ward, has earned some high-profile endorsements in their bid to become the next mayor of Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of Catherine McKenney

Ottawa heads to the polls

News | October 24, 2022
  • MONDAY, OCT. 24 Ontario Municipal Elections—On Oct. 24, 2022, Ontario voters will vote in municipalities across the province. Nukik Corporation Parliamentary Reception—Inuit-owned major infrastructure

Ottawa heads to the polls

News | October 24, 2022
  • MONDAY, OCT. 24 Ontario Municipal Elections—On Oct. 24, 2022, Ontario voters will vote in municipalities across the province. Nukik Corporation Parliamentary Reception—Inuit-owned major infrastructure
Catherine McKenney, former city councillor for Ottawa's Somerset Ward, has earned some high-profile endorsements in their bid to become the next mayor of Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of Catherine McKenney

From Israel to Iran, Trudeau government inconsistent on human rights

  • When Iranian security forces open fire on protesters, the Trudeau government cries foul. When Israeli soldiers open fire on Palestinian protesters, Canada goes silent.
Opinion | October 24, 2022

From Israel to Iran, Trudeau government inconsistent on human rights

Opinion | October 24, 2022
  • When Iranian security forces open fire on protesters, the Trudeau government cries foul. When Israeli soldiers open fire on Palestinian protesters, Canada goes silent.

From Israel to Iran, Trudeau government inconsistent on human rights

Opinion | October 24, 2022
  • When Iranian security forces open fire on protesters, the Trudeau government cries foul. When Israeli soldiers open fire on Palestinian protesters, Canada goes silent.

Nomination rules for incumbent Conservative MPs will change after completion of riding redistribution process, say senior Conservative sources

  • If the next federal election happens after the completion of the ongoing riding redistribution process in April 2024, the nomination rules for incumbent Conservative
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 24, 2022
If the next election happens after April 2024, the nomination rules for incumbent Conservative Party MPs will change. In that case, the new national council of the Conservative Party—to be elected in Sept. 2023 in Québec City—will decide new rules. Pictured: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nomination rules for incumbent Conservative MPs will change after completion of riding redistribution process, say senior Conservative sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 24, 2022
  • If the next federal election happens after the completion of the ongoing riding redistribution process in April 2024, the nomination rules for incumbent Conservative

Nomination rules for incumbent Conservative MPs will change after completion of riding redistribution process, say senior Conservative sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 24, 2022
  • If the next federal election happens after the completion of the ongoing riding redistribution process in April 2024, the nomination rules for incumbent Conservative
If the next election happens after April 2024, the nomination rules for incumbent Conservative Party MPs will change. In that case, the new national council of the Conservative Party—to be elected in Sept. 2023 in Québec City—will decide new rules. Pictured: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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